Cheetah in a Birch Forest — An Oil Painting Study

An oil painting of a cheetah resting in a birch forest. Slender white birch trunks with black markings rise around a sunlit clearing. Dappled light filters through the leaves, casting golden highlights on the cheetah’s tawny coat. Rendered with thick impasto brushstrokes and rich, layered oils, the fur texture shows each spot with crisp definition. The forest floor is soft with moss, ferns, and fallen leaves, while distant trunks fade with atmospheric perspective. The composition is serene and majestic, with the cheetah slightly off-center and looking toward the viewer, capturing a moment of quiet watchfulness.